Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide sufficient technical and legal information regarding wastewater treatment, structural integrity of the existing building, and the adequacy of the private access arrangements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted site characterisation is insufficient to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system can achieve required separation distances from the water table or bedrock in accordance with EPA standards.
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive structural survey to certify that the existing vacant dwelling is sound enough to accommodate the proposed renovation and extension works.
- The proposed development relies on a substandard private access route located outside the applicant's landholding, for which no evidence of legal entitlement or landowner consent for improvements was provided.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 7 - Section 7.4Chapter 7 - Section 7.7Chapter 7 - Section 7.8Chapter 12 - Section 12.8Policy Objective PPH 3.18
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to renovate and extend an existing vacant dwelling house and install a new wastewater treatment system at Rusheen, Boyle, Co. Roscommon. While the principle of refurbishing a vernacular dwelling is supported by the Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028, the Planning Authority found the application lacked essential details. Permission was effectively withheld (via a recommendation for Further Information) due to unresolved concerns regarding the technical via...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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